District Bonds
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Facilities Bonds
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has been proudly serving East County San Diego for 65 years.
What do we do?
- Educate and train East County
- Contribute to economic growth
- Responsibly manage public funds
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an affordable college education to over 30,000 students each year, creating pathways to career and transfer opportunities for community members from all walks of life. As of 2026, approximately, four out of five East County residents have received an education through one of our colleges.
East County voters approved the District’s Proposition V bond measure in 2012, which enabled the District to make many technology upgrades, as well as provide state-of-the-art career training facilities. Improvements made under Proposition V helped our colleges greatly, but with the continued aging of our infrastructure, more is still needed.
In the past 15 years since the bonds were approved, our facilities have continued to age, and new safety and structural issues have arisen. Additionally, our colleges lack the ability to respond to a major wildfire, and critical improvements are needed, including upgraded fire sprinkler systems and enhanced water pressure and supply to support fire suppression efforts that will protect the campus and surrounding communities.
We are currently unable to address all of our fire safety, infrastructure, and deferred maintenance issues due to lack of funding.
2026 Proposed Facilities Bond Plan
Our Need
Infrastructure and fire and safety systems at the colleges are deteriorating and many have reached end-of-life. Current state revenue and lottery funding only covers operational needs, not fire safety or infrastructure improvements.
Our Plan
A bond for approx. $624M, with no tax rate increase
With projected annual tax revenues of approximately $25 per $100,000 of assessed value,
this measure is designed to modernize our campuses without increasing current tax
rates. Our financial projections indicate that taxpayers will see no increase over
what they are already paying if this measure is approved.
How the Bond Will Be Used
Districtwide Safety and Technology Needs
Repair, replace, and/or upgrade:
- Critical wildfire protection, water, and related infrastructure systems.
- Leaking pipes, sewer and gas lines, storm drains, HVAC, electrical, and other utilities.
- Aging roofs, flooring, windows, doors, interior and exterior finishes, and paint.
- Electronic access controls, campus security and emergency systems, and fire and life safety systems.
- Interior and exterior lighting and fixtures, including replacing outdated fluorescent lighting with energy-efficient alternatives.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility upgrades, including access and walkways.
Grossmont College Projects
Wildfire Mitigation
Grossmont College lacks sufficient water pressure and supply to respond to a major wildfire. As wildfire threats continue to increase in East County, critical improvements are needed, including upgraded fire sprinkler systems and enhanced water pressure and supply to support fire suppression efforts that will protect the campus and surrounding communities.
Advanced Trades and Technology Center
The Center will expand programs in skilled trades such as welding, construction management, and advanced manufacturing, preparing students for high-demand careers while fostering innovation and supporting regional workforce needs.
Instructional Complex
Replace a deteriorating 60+ year-old building that suffers from failing mechanical systems and does not meet full code or ADA compliance. The new building will support communication studies, performing visual and fine arts, and modernize facilities for theater, music, and dance.
Child Development Center
Replace a 28+ year-old antiquated center and classrooms to create a new modern center that supports high-quality early childhood education and childcare, which will provide dedicated observation and lab spaces for early childhood education, and enhanced accessibility and safety.
Cuyamaca College Projects
Instructional Building Complex
Replace a 50+ year-old instructional building complex that no longer supports modern technology, building codes, or academic needs. The new facility will provide teaching and learning spaces for engineering, communications, environmental health and safety management, and computer-assisted design.
Child Development Center
Renovate and upgrade 25-year-old center to improve safety and compliance, as well as mitigate outdoor flooding issues. The renovation will include enhanced security, as well as accessibility and compliance updates aligned with licensing and safety requirements.
Learning Resource Center
Renovate and repair the original 40+ year old library to address aging infrastructure, and create a central academic and support hub, featuring upgraded electrical and data systems, lighting and safety improvements, and technology to support tutoring, research, and workforce readiness.